Samana, Dominican Republic (AZS): map of popular destinations from the airport.
Airport "El Catey" (Samaná El Catey International) has regular air links with other foreign and national airports. This map displays the most popular destinations starting from: El Catey Airport, located in the city of Samana (Dominican Republic).Hotels nearby:
We have selected hotels and other accommodation facilities that are closest to the airport: "El Catey".If you want to find hotels and other accommodations that are closer to the center of the city of Samana, you can do it on the page of the city of Samana (Dominican Republic). Booking.com: |
El Catey, which cities have direct flights
We regularly update the list of cities with which El Catey airport has direct flights. You can buy a direct flight ticket to the cities below. Direct flights are operated on a regular basis.- Willemstad
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The Dominican Republic is a tourist paradise, a place where millions of travelers come every year and just as many more yearn to get here. white sand beaches surrounded by palm trees, friendly sun, gentle warm sea - a dream! And there is only one way to get there - by air.
The airports of the coveted island receive a huge number of passengers. Through air gate 4 million people pass through Punta Cana alone every year, and 3 million through Santo Domingo.
Airport terminals are the first thing that travelers encounter upon arrival in the Dominican Republic - beautiful functional buildings with a developed infrastructure that can satisfy any tourist needs.
In 2018, fees at the airport were canceled so that the procedure for entering the country was as quick and convenient as possible. Now it is enough to show your passport and tourist map and you don't have to pay the $10 fee. No need for a visa either. Dominican Republic is one of the best visa-free countries for Russians - you can stay here without this permit for 60 days.
How many airports are there in the Dominican Republic?
In total, there are 11 airports in the republic - 6 international and 5 for flights within the country. The main air hubs designed to receive passengers from other countries are located near major resorts.
- Punta Cana in Punta Cana. Those who want to get to the resort of the same name, as well as to Bavaro and Cap Cana, fly here.
- Las Americas in Santo Domingo. From here you can easily get to the resort towns of Boca Chica, Juan Dolio, and even in the capital itself.
- La Union in Puerto Plata. Tourists come here planning to spend their holidays in Sosua, Cabarete, Playa Dorado.
- El Catey in Samana. For travelers with a point of rest on the Samana Peninsula.
- Casa de Campo in La Romana. From here you can proceed to Bayahibe, Juan Dolio or stop at La Romana.
- Quibao in Santiago. Located near Puerto Plata.
Any of these international airports has an online scoreboard. It can be found on the Internet, see the time of departure and arrival at the destination.
It is better to get from the place of landing to your resort by taxi. Public buses in the Dominican Republic are often overcrowded and run without any schedule. Taxis near the airports are on duty around the clock. If you feel confident driving, you can rent a car. There are rental desks in every terminal. Also, many hotels organize a free transfer right to the door, the tour operator should tell you about this.
How to travel to the Dominican Republic on your own
Each airport has an IATA identifier. It consists of 3 letters of the Latin alphabet and is used in any booking systems. With this designation, you can easily find and book a flight on specialized sites with arrival exactly at the place you need. A map with airports and resorts in the Dominican Republic will help you navigate if you plan to independent travel. You just need to choose a specific vacation spot and see which airport is located nearby. Then enter the IATA code in a certain line on the air ticket booking site and all available destinations will appear. This is especially convenient when you can only get to your destination with transfers. For the Dominican Republic, this is very important, since there is only one airport of arrival from Moscow - this is Punta Cana. To land at other ports, you will have to use connecting flights. In addition to Moscow, direct communication has been established with St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. The ticket will cost about 550-600 dollars.
Punta Cana. Punta Cana Airport. Punta Cana International. IATA code - PUJ
The main airport of the Dominican Republic and the only one where you can fly from Moscow by direct flight. The Punta Cana air port accepts both regular and charter aircraft; hundreds of thousands of passengers from Europe and America pass through its gates.
Arriving in the country, tourists immediately fall into the atmosphere tropical island- the airport building looks like a few huts covered with palm leaves and lost among the mango thickets. Inside the "huts" have a completely modern look - spacious waiting rooms with comfortable chairs, check-in desks, electronic scoreboards.
The airport has three terminals, two for international flights and one for domestic flights. There is a VIP section. All conditions have been created for passengers here - a large food court and parking, bank branches and conference rooms, duty-free shops, car rental. Reviews of travelers note well-appointed rooms for families with children, where you can change clothes and feed the child, and entertain him with toys.
From the airport terminal to the city center is only 7 km. A taxi ride will take 10-15 minutes. The nearest resort of Bavaro is 24 km, and Cap Cana is 11 km.
Santo Domingo. Las Americas airport. Aeropuerto de las Americas. IATA code - SDQ
Las Americas is the oldest air gateway to the Dominican Republic. The port, which consists of two terminals, serves regular flights from all over the world. Russian tourists can get here only by connecting flights in European or American cities. The air harbor is located 24 km from the capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo. This distance can be covered by bus or taxi. Travel time 45 minutes. The nearby resort of Boca Chica is 12 km away.
The developed infrastructure of the airport offers travelers any services - lunch at a restaurant, fresh press, high-speed Internet. There is an information center, a tourist office, a car rental point, a Duty-Free shop. There is a separate hall for VIP clients, a mother and child room, ATMs and currency exchange offices.
La Romana. Casa de Campo airport. Casa de Campo International. IATA code - LRM
South airport near the resort town of La Romana. In addition to international flights, it actively works with domestic destinations. Travelers from Russia can only land here by transferring in one of the European cities. The online arrivals and departures board will tell you the right time, and the flight schedule on the official website will help you plan your trip.
Distance to La Romana 10 km, to the resort of Casa de Campo 7 km. Also from here you can quickly reach the famous resort towns of Juan Dolio and Bayahibe. Punta Cana, which is 78 km away, can only be reached by taxi, taking care of ordering it in advance.
The services of the airport terminal provide an opportunity to relax, have a snack, get any comprehensive information, use the Internet and ATMs.
Puerto Plata. La Union Airport. La Union International Airport. IATA Code - POP
In the north of the republic, near Puerto Plata, there are two airports, La Union and Gregorio Luperon. Since there are no direct flights to this city from Russia, you can fly here with a transfer in New York or Miami. The point of arrival in this case will be La Union Airport. It is also convenient to get here by direct routes from Europe.
The air gate La Union is located 12 km from the city center. If you use a taxi, you can get there in 15-20 minutes. Other options - public bus And fixed-route taxi.
Samana. El Catey Airport. Samana El Catey International. IATA code - AZS
This airport is located near the village of El Catey on the Samana Peninsula, so beloved by tourists for its excellent beaches and pristine nature. It was built in 2006 and is designed to receive large transcontinental liners. For Russian tourists the only way to get here is connecting flights.
The infrastructure of this transport hub includes several food outlets, recreation areas for passengers, shops with souvenirs and other goods, a currency exchange office, and the Internet. You can order a transfer to any hotel on the coast or get there by a rented car.
Santiago. Qibao airport. Cibao International Airport. IATA code - STI
transport hub in major city in the northern part of the island. Serves about 12 airlines with their scheduled and charter flights. A direct flight here from Russia is not possible.
The Dominican Republic does not suffer from an excess of airports, but it boasts an impressive passenger turnover. Taking advantage of the soft visa regime, many "pilgrims" from the CIS countries flock here. This is the main reason for the tourist invasion.
We will tell you in detail about the international air terminals of the Dominican Republic, find them on the map, study transport connection with the nearest resorts, we will lay the best route from Moscow. Particular attention will be paid to the air gates of Punta Cana.
Overview of airports in the Dominican Republic
Domestic and international flights in the Dominican Republic are carried out through six airports, but only three of them have international status. A little later, we will find out that a direct flight from Moscow is possible only to one Dominican airport. Actually, domestic air traffic is not developing here. This does not make much sense, since the country is a medium-sized island.
From Moscow to the Dominican Republic you have to fly for 12 hours - a rather tiring event. Most of the international routes converge in Santa Domingo. We will also list all the remaining cities that have terminals:
- Punta Cana;
- Santiago;
- La Romana;
- Puerto Plata;
- Samana.
Las Americas (capital air terminal), Gregorio Luperon (located in Puerto Plata) and Punta Cana Airport have international status.
A direct flight from Moscow to the Dominican Republic will take 12 hours.
We will start our review with international coastal airports that do not have direct connections with Moscow.
La Romana. The local airport is connected to the popular tourist resort Casa de Campo. You can get here from Puerto Rico, the USA, Europe, Canada and many Latin American countries.
The airport terminal is only 6 kilometers from the city center. Communication with attractions and adjacent hotels is carried out by taxi and.
Airport reference phone: 809 813-9305. The online scoreboard lurks here: http://aviatrails.ru/airport/laromana.html.- Puerto Plata. Through this airport, tourist flows flock to the city of the same name, as well as to Sosua. The second name of the airport is Gregorio Luperon. Base airlines: American Airlines, Air Finland, Air Canada, Continental and about a dozen more.
Taxis belonging to the Ministry of Tourism are localized at the airport. Fares are fixed and depend on the area you intend to visit.
The airport terminal is located 13 km from the city center. Inquiry number: +1 809 291-0000. Online scoreboard: http://www.tmzilla.com/avia/airport-n-POP.html. 
Santiago. The local airport is called Kibao. There is only one base airline - MAC Airlines. At the same time, flights of another 11 carriers are laid here.
The airport terminal is 12 kilometers from the city center. The online scoreboard can be viewed on the official Quibao website: www.aeropuertocibao.com.do.
You can get to the nearest resorts by taxi or rented car.- Samana. The El Catey airport is located in the north of the Samana Peninsula and serves all adjacent resorts. You will have to drive 43 kilometers to the city.
Snorkeling and diving enthusiasts flock here mainly. Waterfalls, clear rivers, coconut groves - all this is located in the vicinity of El Catey. To get into the city, you have to take a taxi for 30-45 minutes. Base airlines: AIR CANADA, AIR TRANSAT, WESTJET.
To fly to El Catey from Moscow, you will have to pick up connecting flights (through the USA and Canada). Online scoreboard: http://aerodom.com/app/do/aeropuertos_samana.aspx. 
Santa Domingo. The Las Americas air terminal is the main air gate of the country, built in the vicinity of the capital. In terms of passenger traffic, Las Americas is second only to Punta Cana. The city can be reached by taxi or rented car. There is also a bus stop near the terminal.
Santa Domingo is associated with the largest tourist destinations: La Romana, Boca Chica, Bavaro, Bayahibe and others. You can fly here from any country Caribbean, Canada and USA. Base airlines: Aerocaribbean, Air Europa, Iberia Airlines, Air France and about a dozen more.
The most convenient way to fly to Santa Domingo is through Germany, France or Spain. Reference phone: + (1809 947) 2225. You can get acquainted with the online scoreboard on the terminal website: www.aerodom.com.
Where can you get from Moscow
You will have to fly with transfers to almost all Dominican airports from Moscow. The only exception to this deplorable rule is the Punta Cana air terminal (we will write about it separately).
Direct air transportation is established by Transaero - the pleasure costs about $ 900.
Air France offers charters to Punta Cana via Paris (ticket prices start at $1,100).
From Moscow, you can order tickets for Delta Airlines. The route in this case will run through New York, Miami and Santa Domingo. When choosing a connecting route, get ready to spend 13-18 hours in the air.
You can fly directly to Punta Cana from Yekaterinburg.
Here is the list European cities, through which you can get from Russia to Santa Domingo:
- Paris;
- Frankfurt;
- Munich;
- Madrid;
- London;
- Dusseldorf.
Through Paris to Santa Domingo you will have to fly 15.5 hours. One of the most difficult and longest options (via Zurich) is offered by SWISS - 18.5 hours.
Dominican Republic airports on the map
When choosing a particular resort, it is worthwhile to calculate the transportation scheme in advance. This determines the choice of the airport (plus the number of intermediate transfers).
For your convenience, we have marked Dominican airports on the map.
Punta Cana - International Airport in the Caribbean
Punta Cana Airport is located in eastern region Dominican Republic. 4 million passengers pass through this place a year, so the customs office is crowded.
Tourists are accepted by two international terminal, in the foreseeable future, it is planned to expand the territory and modernize the infrastructure.
An interesting fact: alcohol in the duty-free terminal costs half as much as in the bars of Punta Cana.
Specialized recreation areas are provided for VIP clients.
The administration also thought about small children - there are game rooms in the terminal.
Also at the airport there are:
- bank;
- car rental;
- restaurants;
- ATM;
- tourist office.
The city can be reached by bus or taxi. In the latter case, get ready to shell out 30-40 dollars for a trip.
The bus in the Dominican Republic is called "gua guas" - if you go on the road on this type of transport, you will spend about 45 minutes on the way. Gua guas are notorious for being congested, so a taxi service is preferable. If you arrived with a ticket from a tour operator, the transfer will be included in the cost of the trip.
There are no private traders in Punta Cana - only one company is engaged in transportation.
The design of the terminal deserves special mention - the architects chose the Caribbean style and covered the terminals with palm leaves. The perimeter is immersed in tropical greenery.
Inquiries can be made at + (1809 686) 8790. Punta Cana's online arrivals board is hidden here: www.puntacanainternationalairport.com.
Dominican Republic
On the wonderful island of Haiti in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is located, unimaginable in beauty, with lush flora and exotic fauna.
This is a heavenly place loved by tourists from all over the world. Gentle sugar-colored sand, crystal waters, incredible sunsets and sunrises. Nature that has not lost its charm and originality. Heavenly haven. How to get there?
A direct air ticket from Russia to the Dominican Republic costs about 50,000 rubles on average. Two airlines operate in the republic, 12 main airports receive and send aircraft. Most of the airport terminals are located near the coast. 7 air harbors have international status, of which six main ones stand out. Almost all passenger traffic from other countries passes through them. Domestic flights are not particularly popular due to the small territory of the state, whose area is 48,730 km 2 - it is much easier to use water transport. If flights are carried out within the country, then they usually go to the capital of Santo Domingo for sightseeing purposes - there is something to see and something to be surprised about. A huge number of tourists visit the country all year round, including due to the visa-free regime.
The destination airport depends on the tour operator and on the type of flight: there are direct flights, and there are those that offer flights with transfers through the USA and Europe. Russians can fly directly to Punta Cana on Aeroflot regular flights.
On many sites selling air tickets, you can easily select the appropriate flight to the Dominican Republic, receive and print electronic ticket.
$10 fee canceled
Since May 2018, tourists no longer need to pay a fee of 10 US dollars at Dominican airports, its cost is now included in the ticket price. To enter the Dominican Republic, it will be enough to present a passport and a tourist card.
This measure is designed to speed up procedures at the country's airports. As for the passengers sea cruises, then they will continue to pay the fee under the old rules.
In May, the maximum stay in the country without a visa was increased to 60 days in the Dominican Republic, instead of the previous 30 days. The authorities have a set goal - 10 million tourists a year by 2022.
How many airports are there in the Dominican Republic?
Six main air harbors and cities of their location:
- Punta Cana - in the city of Punta Cana;
- Gregorio Luperon - the city of Puerto Plata, in the north of the country;
- Las Americas is located in Santo Domingo;
- El-Katey - the city of Samana;
- El Cibao - Santiago, 34 kilometers from the city of Puerto Plata;
- Casa del Campo - in La Romana.
In addition, there are auxiliary terminals:
- Constanta;
- Sabana di Mar in the east, next to the airport in Samana;
- La Isabela (in the south, next to Santo Domingo);
- barahona;
- San Juan;
- La Union;
- Cabo Rojo.
Airport number one
The first and largest airport in the country is Punta Cana. He is one of the three leaders in Caribbean in terms of passenger traffic, has an international status, serves a huge number of traffic and is located next to the most famous and best resort of the same name Dominican Republic in the east. About four million people pass through it every year.
At the entrance to the building hangs the national flag of the Dominican Republic, the airport has one lane. Work on the opening of the second runway is underway, soon it will also be open for greater convenience, because the air harbor serves more than fifty airlines, accepts both regular and charter flights. The building has two international terminals and one for domestic air transportation, there is a separate VIP sector.
This is the only airport in the Dominican Republic that has regular flights to Russia. Here you can use the full range of services, from transportation to the hotel and ending with the rental of a private car. To get to the city, you need to cover a distance of 50 km, the travel time is 45 minutes. From this air harbor you can also get to other points in the country, but as an alternative, if you are tired of a long flight, you can take a taxi or get to your destination using local transport. At Punta Cana Airport, you can book an inexpensive transfer to your desired destination.
Of interest to tourists are the design and architectural solutions of the airport building. Terminals with Wi-Fi zones are made in the Caribbean style, decorative roofs and green plants are very beautiful. In addition to duty-free shops and a large shopping complex, you can use the services of conference rooms and bank branches, there are also bars, restaurants and cafes, a mother and child room, and a games room.
Status
Two more airports of the republic have international status. This is the capital Las Americas and Gregorio Luperon - the air harbor in Puerto Plata.
Dominican airports do not get tired of receiving a huge number of tourists throughout the year. After all, it is never cold here - the air temperature is below +22 °C and the water temperature is +26 ... +27 °C almost never drops. In addition, the Dominican Republic does not need a visa, which attracts tourists from all over the world.
Capital International "Las Americas" in Santo Domingo
Another air harbor in the list of airports in the Dominican Republic is very popular with tourists, it is convenient and has international status. We are talking about Las Americas, located in the capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 25 kilometers from the city center. Tourists from Russia can get here by connecting flights. Once he carried the palm in terms of passenger traffic in the Dominican Republic, but with the advent of the airport in the city of Punta Cana, the situation has changed in favor of the latter. The annual passenger turnover of Las Americas serving largest liners world, is constantly growing and is about 3 million people. Among the infrastructure facilities of the airport are a waiting room with a VIP area, a point of sale for fresh press, a cafe, and a toilet. Everyone can access the Internet connection for free.
Gregorio Luperon Airport in Puerto Plata
Foreign tourists will be gladly received by the Dominican Gregorio Luperon International Airport in Puerto Plata. The air harbor is located 12 kilometers from the city center and serves ships from different countries and 16 airlines. If you are flying from Russia, then it is impossible to fly here on a direct flight, only with transfers. Using the services of a taxi, you can get to the city. Here you can rent a car, take a regular bus or a fixed-route taxi called "gua-gua".
Solar panels - a smart solution in favor of preserving the natural environment
Not so long ago, the largest airport operator in the Dominican Republic announced the installation of solar panels in several air harbors of the country. This program works as part of the transition to renewable energy and helps to save the environment. The capital's La Isabela Airport has 2,640 panels installed, with a total capacity of 858 kW providing 43% of the total energy used. The international airport Gregorio Luperon in Puerto Plata was not spared either, installing 1670 batteries with a total capacity of 543 kW (they are designed to provide 12% of the energy consumed). In the future, the installation of panels is planned at the El Catey International Airport in Samana, and an increase in their number is planned in Puerto Plata.
Samana
What is the name of the airport in the Dominican Republic that specializes in servicing massive transcontinental aircraft? This is Samana or El Catey, which is located in the northern part of the Samana Peninsula. The air harbor was opened for work in 2006. You can fly to this airport from Russia using connecting flights; direct flights are not provided here.
Santiago
One of the major airports in the Dominican Republic - Santiago - is located in the north. This harbor hosts JetBlue, Delta, Copa, American Airlines and others. The Delta company allows you to purchase tickets to the Dominican Republic, while making a change in New York. Your plane will land in Santiago.
There are 6 main airports in the Dominican Republic, through which almost all flights are carried out. Mostly flights are carried out to external destinations, since there is almost no need for domestic flights on this small island. Recall that . The main destination among flights within the country are travel to the capital, Santo Domingo, mainly for excursions and to see the sights. Due to the fact that many tourists go here all year round.
The airport you fly into depends on your carrier. Some fly directly, while others with transfers through Europe or the USA, and accordingly the final airports will be different. Therefore, we advise you to familiarize yourself with all online.
List of airports in the Dominican Republic, as they are called and with the cities of their location:
- Punta Cana (Punta Cana)
- America-Peña Gomez (Santo Domingo)
- El Cibao (Santiago)
- La Union (Puerto Plata)
- Casa del Campo ()
- Samana El Catey (Samana)
The largest in the country and one of the three largest in the Caribbean is Punta Cana International Airport. It serves a huge number of transportations and is located not far from the same name and the best resort in the Dominican Republic in the east. Despite the fact that it has only 1 lane, it serves more than 50 airlines. IN this moment work is underway on the second runway.
At the entrance to the airport hangs. At the airport, you can use all services from transportation to the hotel to renting a private car. The distance to the city is about 50 km. Drive approximately 45 minutes. This airport also serves flights to other points in the Dominican Republic. But if you want to relax after an air travel, for this purpose you can use the services of local transport or take a taxi.
You can also order an inexpensive transfer from the airport or back.
Other airports in the Dominican Republic
It looks like the capital airport of Santo Domingo 
La Union (Puerto Plata) 
Casa del Campo (La Romana) 
Casa del Campo Airport (La Romana)
